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Art Ranney
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Arthur Fobare Ranney (February 17, 1889 – April 22, 1970) was a co-founder of the American Professional Football Association (later renamed the National Football League in 1922), as an owner of the Akron Pros, one of the league's charter teams. The Pros were renamed the Akron Indians in 1926.
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![]() 1920 Akron championship team photo. Ranney is in the top row, furthest left. | |
Born: | (1894-08-14)August 14, 1894 Lima, Ohio, U.S. |
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Died: | April 22, 1970(1970-04-22) (aged 81) Volusia County, Florida, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Owner |
College | Buchtel |
Career history | |
As owner | |
1919–1925 | Akron Pros |
1926 | Akron Indians |
Career highlights and awards | |
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